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The Home Buyer Tax Credit has gone away for new purchases, but Uncle Sam has extended the credit to those buyers who had a contract in place on or before April 30, 2010. If you didn't get a chance to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit all is not lost. You can always buy a home at any time, but some times are better than others... and that would be true right now.

The secret to getting the best deal on a home is to buy when the property prices and the interest rates are at their lowest. That is NOW... those 2 factors don't usually come together very often.

Jump on the bandwagon and score big savings while you can. You don't want to be caught in the classic "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda" scenario later.

Rent vs. Buy

Are you throwing your money out the window by renting?

This Renting vs. Buying Comparison illustrates the real cost of home ownership for renters with a $50,000/year income as compared to a $1200/month rental payment. The results of this analysis show the tenant is losing in excess of $650.00 each month by renting. This includes the tax considerations and a modest appreciation rate of 3 percent, which historically is a low appreciation rate.

 

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Take the test yourself . . . . get your own analysis, using your numbers, and learn how buying a home today compares with renting. Email cheryl@coloradospringsbesthomes.com to request a rent vs. buy comparison for you.

Renting vs. Buying
FHA LOAN
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Taxable Income/Month $ 4,167
CoBorrower Income/Month 0.00
Non Taxable Income/Month 0.00
Exemptions 2
Married YES
   
Sale Price $ 230,000
   
HUD Reposession No
FHA Condo No
Number of Units 1
Interest Rate 5.000
Term on 1st Trust Deed 30.0
Down 3.50% $ 8,050
1st TD $ 221,950
   
MIP 1.75% 3,884
Total 1st TD $ 225,834
Payment 5.000% $ 1,212
Property Insurance 3.60% 69.00
Property Tax 1.00% $ 192
Mortgage Insurance 0.55% $ 101
Association Fee 0.00
   
Total Pmt/Month $1,575
   
- Tax Savings $ 185
Costs/Month $ 1,390
Principal Paid $ 271
Appreciation 3.00% $ 575
Effective Cost $ 543
   
Rent/Month $ 1,200
   
Buy/Rent Difference $ 656

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